Discover Bidford

Bidford offers a variety of ways to enjoy a stay: a recreation park on the River Avon, circular walking routes that start and finish in the town, and historic buildings. There are also cycling routes of varying difficulty and the long-distance Shakespeare’s Avon Way. If you are looking for hotels in Bidford, you can consider whether you would prefer to spend your time in the park, on a circular route, or exploring the area’s architecture and history.

Big Meadow: Park on the River Avon

Big Meadow is a 26-acre recreation park on the River Avon in Bidford-on-Avon. Facilities include a playground for children of all ages, outdoor fitness equipment, a trim trail, a skate park, and a MultiUseGameArea (MUGA). The site therefore offers a variety of leisure and exercise options. Access is for pedestrians, except during flooding. If you are planning a visit, take this restriction into account and check the conditions in advance.

Walking and Cycling

Six circular walking routes each start and finish in Bidford. They offer a practical option for a walk that begins and ends in the town. In addition, footpaths that form part of the Heart of England Way run through the parish of Bidford-on-Avon. For cycling, there are routes of varying difficulty that also start and finish in Bidford. You can therefore choose between the circular walks and cycling routes of different difficulty levels.

Shakespeare’s Avon Way and Bidford Bridge

Shakespeare’s Avon Way provides a longer route through the region. This 88-mile long-distance footpath follows the River Avon from its source to Tewkesbury. From Stratford, Bidford Bridge and the riverside pubs in Bidford-on-Avon can be reached on foot via this route. This long-distance route differs from the six circular walks, which each start and finish in Bidford: one follows the river over a longer distance, while the others begin and end in the town.

Architectural History in Bidford

The Church of St Laurence and Bidford Bridge offer different historical connections. The nave and aisles of the Church of St Laurence were rebuilt by Joseph Lattimore around 1250. Bidford Bridge is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The church is therefore notable for a construction phase dated to around 1250, while the bridge is notable for its monument status. Together, these places add the opportunity to discover Bidford from an architectural and historical perspective, alongside its leisure and walking options. The nave is the central space of a church; the aisles are on either side and flank it.

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